Student Employment FAQ's

1. How can I find a job? We provide several resources to help you search for full, part time, seasonal, work study or temporary jobs as well as both on and off campus positions. You may also contact the Student and Alumni Employment Coordinator for more information:
LoriAnn Banez
lbanez@westmont.edu
805-565-6263

On and Off campus positions can be found through WestmontLink, our online job posting system.
To register and search for jobs just click on the link - www.westmont.edu/findajob

You may also search for jobs through the Westmont homepage/current students/employment/on campus jobs.

* Please be sure to check often as jobs are posted daily.

2. How many hours should I work? Most students work 10-15 hours per week.
New students may want to limit their work hours in order to adjust to their academic load, it is recommended that First Year students work no more than 8-10 hours per week.

3. How much will I get paid? On campus wages start at a $8.00 per hour and are increased based on the number of years worked on campus.

4. What documents do I need to work? On the day you are hired, it will be necessary for you to bring certain original documents. If you are hired for an on-campus position you will be responsible for filling out your Temporary Employment Agreement WITH your supervisor and making the necessary email approvals for your position. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS, be sure to bring the proper identifying documentation with you. This will assist in the employment process.

Please bring a single item from List A or one item from both List B and List C.
Please refer to the table below.

List A
List B
List C
U.S. Passport Card

State Issued
Driver's License or I.D. Card

Original

Social Security Card

Foreign Passport I-551 or I-94 stamp

School I.D.with photo

Original or Certified Certificate of Birth
Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration receipt card Form I-551
U.S. Military card
Certificate of
Birth Abroad FS-545
Unexpired Employment Authorization document with photo Form I-766
Voter's Registration Card
U.S. Citizen ID Card

5. What is Work Study?

Federal Work-Study is a form of financial aid, which is awarded to students based on financial need.  These funds are available to the student through the wages they earn working in certain positions on and off campus. 

6. How do I know if I have Work-Study?

You should have received information regarding your Work Study award in your financial aid package from Westmont, but you may check with the Office of Financial Aid located in Kerrwood Hall (805-565-7163)
if you are still unsure. 

7. Am I guaranteed a job on campus? How do I find a job?

We are committed to helping students find employment at Westmont, and there are hundreds of on-campus jobs, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to be actively searching for employment. Please consider the following steps when looking for a work study position.

A. For job listings, including on and off-campus work-study positions, register on WestmontLink, our online job posting site.  Employers post open positions on the Link daily, and it is a valuable resource for jobs both now and after you graduate. To search for On campus jobs on WestmontLink, click “On Campus Jobs”. For work-study positions, click “Westmont Jobs and Internships” and at the searchbar use the key word “work study”.

B . You may also search for on-campus work study positions through the college's on campus job posting system. Just go to www.westmont.edu-current students-student employment-on campus jobs.

Things to note:

  • There are also opportunities to work with certain organizations off-campus to earn work-study funds, but the student is responsible for providing his/her own transportation to and from their work-site.  Dial-a-Ride is an option for students who do not have their own transportation, but is available on a first-come first-served basis. 
  • Work-Study jobs are no different from other jobs on campus, and work-study students can apply for any open job on campus with the exception of positions in Fundraising or Chapel, including those jobs associated with Chapel, according to Federal Work-Study law.  Students with a work-study position fill out a timecard and receive a paycheck in the same way non-work-study students do, and can continue to work until their work-study awards have been fully earned.
  • If, after an earnest search, you are unable to secure a job on campus or through off-campus work study, please contact Lori Ann Banez, Student & Alumni Employment Coordinator in the Office of Life Planning for assistance.

8. Does my paycheck get applied to my student bill/student account?

No, your paycheck is made payable to you, and how you use those funds is something you should discuss with your parents.  If you wish to have your paycheck deposited directly into your checking account or that of your parents, fill out the Direct Deposit Request Form which accompanies your first paycheck.

9. How Do I Fill out my Timecard? Students are required to fill out an online timecard. Both you and your supervisor sign your timecards and you take it to the Business Office.Timecards for on-campus jobs are completed online at http://timecard.westmont.edu using your on campus email user name and password. All questions can be directed to your supervisor.

10. When do I Get Paid? The Payroll Office issues paychecks every two weeks, which you receive through inside mail unless you choose to use direct deposit. Please click on the link below to view the TimeCard Due Dates. Fall/Spring 2011-2012 Pay Schedule

11. What about Meal Breaks and Rest Periods and Overtime? The state of California has made it mandatory for all employees to take meal breaks and rest periods after working a certain number of hours in a day. State laws prohibit hourly employees from waiving meal breaks or rest periods in order to leave early or make up for lost time. "On Duty" meal breaks are permitted only when the nature of the work prevents the employee from being relieved from all duty. Please refer to the chart below for more information.Students paid an hourly wage are eligible for overtime pay. Overtime pay is one and a half times the regular hourly rate for hours worked in excess of eight hours in a work day.

Work Period
-5hrs
 +5 hrs +6 hrs
+10 hrs but less
than 12
+12 hrs
Req. 30 min. meal break
NO
Yes, but can be waived
YES
Yes, during first 6 hrs, 2nd break may be waived
Yes, one during each
6 hr. period.

12. What about problems on the job, safety, injury or sexual harassment? If there is any problem with either your on or off campus job that do not wish to discuss with your supervisor, please feel free to contactany member of the staff of the Office of Life Planning.
Injuries - If you are injured while involved at work, you MUST report your injury to your supervisor who will then contact Human Resources.
Work Safety - It is our desire to maintain a safe work environment for students. Please be sure to attend a job safety session with Tom Bauer, head of Public Safety. Contact your supervisor for more details.
Harassment - Westmont is committed to providing an environment free of unlawful harassment. Please click on the link and scroll down to the Student Handbook to view Westmont College's Harassment Policy

13. What about a dress code? Depending on the department or area in which you are working, you will want to check with your supervisor in regards to a dress code for your position.

 

Additional Questions?

Contact the Student and Alumni Employment Coordinator:

LoriAnn Banez
805-565-6263
lbanez@westmont.edu